We were not allowed to walk to the outside of the port to meet our private tour guide. And all the shuttle buses were reserved for MSC excursions. So we had to wait about an hour just to meet up with our guide who was waiting for us right outside the port. Of course, Egypt and the pyramids are amazing, but it is a long ride to and from the port. ...
the port of call was cancelled by the ship 1 day after final payment was due - kind of underhanded. Took a private trip to Cairo after the cruise ended - it is a city to be experienced! ...
Egypt - we joined a cruise critic group and a bus of 30+ went for an overnight into Cairo with Ramses Tours. Ramses included 2 lunches, the hotel and entrance fees to the sites. At $198 each, we felt it was a great value. Cairo is a city like no other. The traffic, congestion and smog have to be unmatched by the places frequented by most travelers. Totally unbelievable!!! Seeing the pyramids ...